Delicious Recipes
This is where you'll find all of my favorite recipes to make for your family and friends.
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How to make Cinnamon Apple Turnovers with Glaze
I recently shared how to make jam turnovers with glaze but I tried a new version I just have to share! I use a fresh apple to make my Mom’s favorite cinnamon apples and then tuck the soft apple mixture into the turnovers. Oh so delicious! Makes 6. Ingredients: Step One: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Step Two: Roll out the thawed sheet of puff pastry on a large sheet of parchment paper with a rolling pin. This will make your puff pastry nice and thin. Using a knife cut the puff pastry into 6 equal rectangles. Step Three: In a small non-stick pan on medium heat add the…
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How to make Delicious Jam Turnovers with Glaze
These jam turnovers make an excellent breakfast on the go, snack, or even dessert! These are super simple and amazingly delicious and you can choose whatever flavor of jam you want so there are endless options. When I made these last night I used my homemade strawberry basil jam – my husband absolutely loved them (I think you will too)! Makes 6. Ingredients: Step One: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. Step Two: Roll out the thawed sheet of puff pastry on a large sheet of parchment paper with a rolling pin. This will make your puff pastry nice and thin. Using a knife cut the puff pastry into 6…
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Classic Lemon Loaf with Sweet Lemony Zest Glaze
Every time my Mom and I went to Starbucks together we would split a slice of lemon loaf as we enjoyed our coffee (or in my Mom’s case, a hot Chai latte). Any time I have a slice of lemon loaf it brings me back to those special coffee dates and I wanted to recreate that with my own homemade version. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do! This recipe makes one large loaf (typically 8.5″ x 4.5″) and two mini loaves (these are normally 5″ x 3″ and are great to give as gifts). Make a 1/2 batch if you just want one large loaf. Enjoy!…
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Absolutely the Best Sugar Cookie Frosting!
Making sugar cookies is a tried and true holiday tradition for our family. My Dad flew in yesterday to spend the next three weeks with us and to welcome him my daughter and I made a batch of sugar cookies. This sugar cookie frosting recipe is so delicious and simple and has been our go to for many years. We also branched out and tried something new this time – we made peppermint frosting which we would highly recommend! This recipe makes enough frosting for ~24 sugar cookies. Ingredients: Step One: In a medium bowl add the softened cream cheese, soft butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Using an electric mixer…
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Healthy Broccoli Cheddar Soup with Homemade Garlic Cheese Biscuits
Snowy weather has moved into the Pacific Northwest which makes me want to eat something warm and comforting for dinner. This has been a trusted recipe in our house for several years and I think you’ll really love it too. If you want to splurge, serve this soup in a bread bowl and forego the biscuits. Serves 4-6. Let’s start with the soup first…. Ingredients: Step One: In a large stock pot sauté the onion in the olive oil, ~4 minutes until nice and golden. Add garlic, stir for ~1 minute. Add in the broccoli florets and sauté for another 5 minutes. Add 2 cups of chicken broth and simmer…
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Kelly’s Homemade Classic Caramel Sauce
This is my Mom’s recipe and she shared it with me in 2013 – we have made it together many times. In our cheesecake making days we would use this sauce on our Caramel Turtle cheesecake, our bestseller! This is another wonderful option for host/hostess gifts during the holidays or to share with friends and family throughout the year. If gifting, I like to put the caramel sauce in 4 oz. jars with gold lids (this recipe will make 12 4oz. jars). Makes 1 1/2 quarts. Ingredients: Step One: In a large saucepan combine the heavy whipping cream, sugar, and dark Karo syrup and mix well. Using a candy thermometer…
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Ellen’s Scrumptious Chocolate Zucchini Cake
Many of us have a bounty of harvest coming from our gardens and my friends always have extra zucchini to share. This is my grandmother’s recipe to help use up some of those homegrown zucchini’s this year! Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 1/2 cup of unsweetened cocoa (I like to use Trader Joe’s) 2 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup softened butter 2 eggs 2 teaspoons orange juice 2 teaspoons vanilla 1/2 cup milk 2 1/2 – 3 cups of grated zucchini Powdered sugar Step One: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Step Two: Blend all…
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JB’s Homemade Sweet Summer BBQ Sauce
My Mom would call my Dad, JB, short for John Bradley. This recipe actually came from one of my Mom’s college roommates but I always remember my Dad making this sauce when I was a kid. Several years ago I asked him for the recipe – he just laughed and said it was “by look“. We took some guesses at measurements and I think this version captures it perfectly. We like to use this on grilled chicken in the summer (with fresh sweet corn on the side of course!), in place of ketchup if we make homemade turkey sloppy joe’s, or on one of our favorite homemade pizzas, BBQ chicken.…
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Refreshing & Delicious Frozen Cherry Limeades
When I was a young girl my Mom would make frozen limeades on hot Midwest summer days – a treat we all enjoyed and it’s a drink that brings up fond childhood memories of life on the farm. I took this simple recipe and added my own twist to it by adding sparkling water and a homemade cherry simple syrup. Follow the simple steps below to make one of your own! Cherry Simple Syrup – Makes ~ 1 1/2 cups 10 oz. frozen and pitted cherries 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup sugar Step One: Place the water, sugar, and frozen cherries into a small uncovered saucepan on medium high for…
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Quick & Easy Ooey Gooey Molten Lava Cakes
This is a “fancy” dessert you can make with just a few minutes of prep time. I serve this regularly when we have friends over for dinner. This recipe has just 5 ingredients and is sure to impress your guests. Serves 4. Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter 2 tablespoons flour 2/3 cup bittersweet chocolate chips 2 large eggs + 2 large egg yolks 1/4 cup of sugar Serve with a scoop of ice cream (optional) Step One: Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. Step Two: Spray four 6 oz. ramekins or glass bowls. I find that using Baker’s Joy or a cooking spray that has flour works best – this will…